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End of tax credit adds to biofuel-makers' woes

Jan. 1, 2010
An alternative fuel for diesel engines is off to a shaky start this year, though it emits fewer pollutants and cuts down on petroleum use because it's made from environmentally friendly waste and vegetable oil. A federal tax credit that provided makers of...
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WASHINGTON, May 11 (UPI) -- U.S. Treasury Secretary John Snow Wednesday announced $2 billion in tax credit allocations to boost growth in poor communities.

Quebec boosts foreign-movie tax credit

MONTREAL, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- The government of Quebec, Canada, Thursday said it has increased the tax credit for foreign movie producers, the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. reported.

Iraq no longer subject to special U.S. tax

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Sen. Pryor proposes combat tax relief

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Utah drops proposed tuition tax credit

SALT LAKE CITY, March 4 (UPI) -- A proposed tuition tax credit for Utah families with children in private school was cut from the omnibus education bill. Sponsors said Tuesday they didn't have the votes to pass the measure at the same time the Legislature is seeking to increase revenues
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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa